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Warranty Disclaimer

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What it is

Starbucks makes no promises that their website or app will work correctly, be available, or be fit for any particular purpose, and you use them at your own risk.

This analysis describes what Starbucks's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This disclaimer means that if the app malfunctions and causes you to miss a reward, lose stored card value, or fail to complete a transaction, Starbucks has disclaimed any warranty obligation related to that failure.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of a complete warranty disclaimer against consumers may vary by state; some jurisdictions limit the ability to disclaim implied warranties in consumer contracts.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If the Starbucks app or website fails in a way that causes you to lose a reward, miss a promotion, or experience a payment error, the terms disclaim any warranty that the service will function correctly, which may limit your basis for a claim.

How other platforms handle this

Netflix Medium

The Netflix service is provided "as is" and without warranty or condition. In particular, our service may not be uninterrupted or error-free. You waive all special, indirect and consequential damages against us. These terms will not limit any non-waivable warranties or consumer protection rights tha...

Craigslist Medium

To the full extent permitted by law, craigslist, Inc., and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, affiliates, and successors in interest ("CL Entities") (1) make no promises, warranties, or representations as to CL, including its completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, prop...

Zillow Medium

THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

— Excerpt from Starbucks's Starbucks Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Warranty disclaimers in consumer agreements are subject to state Uniform Commercial Code provisions and consumer protection statutes that may limit their enforceability; some states do not permit the complete disclaimer of implied warranties in consumer contracts. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. Warranty disclaimers are standard in digital platform agreements, but their enforceability against consumers may be limited under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or equivalent state statutes if the platform involves consumer goods or services. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Several states have consumer protection laws that restrict the scope of implied warranty disclaimers in consumer contracts; legal teams should confirm which state law governs and whether the Washington State choice of law provision is enforceable against non-Washington residents. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Standard commercial practice for consumer-facing digital services includes this type of disclaimer, and it is broadly consistent with industry norms. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Review whether the warranty disclaimer is consistent with representations made in marketing materials or through the Starbucks Rewards program terms, as inconsistency between marketing claims and contractual disclaimers could create FTC exposure.

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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Starbucks Terms of Use
Entity
Starbucks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009009
Document ID
CA-D-00624
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
920e903585716142eb273fd0a2d3f902f20523ed4b3375ceb42f1284f7c6b789
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Starbucks
Document: Starbucks Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-009009
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:23:52 UTC
SHA-256: 920e903585716142…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/starbucks/starbucks-terms-of-use/warranty-disclaimer/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starbucks's Warranty Disclaimer clause do?

This disclaimer means that if the app malfunctions and causes you to miss a reward, lose stored card value, or fail to complete a transaction, Starbucks has disclaimed any warranty obligation related to that failure.

How does this clause affect you?

If the Starbucks app or website fails in a way that causes you to lose a reward, miss a promotion, or experience a payment error, the terms disclaim any warranty that the service will function correctly, which may limit your basis for a claim.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 15 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Starbucks?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Starbucks.